About AAI
News & Events
Conversations that Matter. Moments that Move Continents.
The Africa–Asia Institute (AAI) serves as a living platform where knowledge meets diplomacy, and policy meets people. Through its News & Events programming, AAI brings visibility to the most pressing challenges and promising innovations shaping Africa–Asia relations.
From high-level forums to grassroots dialogues, AAI curates a dynamic calendar of events that informs, connects, and mobilizes diverse audiences across both continents.
What We Do
Host High-Level Dialogues
AAI convenes ministers, mayors, scholars, business leaders, and civil society actors for strategic conversations on:
- Peace and Security Cooperation
- Urban Innovation and City Diplomacy
- Education Reform and South–South Knowledge Exchange
- Climate Justice and Environmental Leadership
- Cultural Diplomacy and Soft Power
These forums generate actionable insights, joint declarations, and new areas of partnership.
Organize Regional and Thematic Conferences
The Institute hosts Africa–Asia Summits, policy labs, and sector-specific workshops in collaboration with partner institutions. These events include:
- The Africa–Asia Urban Futures Conference
- Annual Education and Curriculum Innovation Forum
- Africa–Asia Peace and Security Dialogue Series
- Food Systems and Agricultural Resilience Roundtables
Events are rotated across cities like Addis Ababa, Nairobi, Jakarta, Delhi, Seoul, and Kuala Lumpur to foster shared ownership.
Public Seminars and Lectures
AAI regularly organizes public talks and visiting scholar lectures, both online and in person. These events:
- Translate complex issues into accessible insights
- Elevate voices from underrepresented communities
- Engage students, professionals, and the wider public in cross-continental issues
Media and Newsroom
AAI runs a small but growing Newsroom that:
- Publishes interviews with thought leaders and change-makers
- Issues position statements and policy briefings on regional developments
- Provides timely analysis of Africa–Asia cooperation trends
- Features partner contributions and institutional updates
All news items are shared across AAI’s newsletter, website, and social media platforms.
Event Co-hosting and Joint Programming
AAI works closely with embassies, universities, ministries, and city governments to co-host:
- National Days and Cultural Festivals
- Joint Press Conferences and Public Dialogues
- Academic Competitions and Youth Forums
- Interfaith and Intercultural Exchange Weeks
How to Participate
- Attend an upcoming event: View our calendar online
- Host with us: Submit a proposal to co-organize an event
- Speak at AAI: Join our roster of invited speakers and guest lecturers
- Follow the news: Subscribe to our biweekly updates and analysis
AAI: Bridging Ideas, Sharing Stages, and Making History Across Continents.